The Evolution of the Tablet PC

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	The Evolution of the Tablet PC We live in explosively innovative times for tablet computing and mobile apps. But it didn't all happen overnight. Most attempts to build a tablet-like computer, going back to the '70s, were not successful. Yet every failure was a lesson learned that led us to the iPad. Here's a look back at how the modern tablet came to be. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Verizon Wireless Verizon Mobile UC: Easily integrates office and smartphones Get the most from Verizon Mobile Unified Communications with the Universal Docking Station. The station lets you utilize all of your existing PBX network features on your smartphone, and requires minimal resources and setup. You can undock your smartphone, instantly, and take the conversation on the go for increased productivity and efficiency. Click to continue In this Issue iPad mini rumor rollup for the week ending Oct. 12 RIM's BlackBerry 10 smartphones likely delayed until March 2013 Cisco's Recent Announcement: More on the Midmarket WLAN Flip this app: Secondary mobile app market quietly taking off Office for iPad may be exactly what Microsoft wants Test driving the Droid Razr M, literally INSIDER Why Some CIOs Have More Staying Power Than Others Raco streamlines rugged device deployment for enterprise IT If Softbank enters US mobile market, expect price war and talking dogs Are enterprise app stores the future? MIT's newest research center to focus on mobile technologies The 9 most endangered IT career paths RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn LogMeIn Central: Automate, Monitor and Manage PCs. LogMeIn lets you Monitor and Manage PCs, deliver patches and updates to multiple PCS simultaneously. Central helps IT deliver seamless support that keeps employees productive and up and running. LogMeIn Central - automate routine tasks and do more. Free Trial iPad mini rumor rollup for the week ending Oct. 12 The iOSphere throbbed with rumors of the mythical smaller iPad. There were photos, speculations, hopes and fears. Read More RIM's BlackBerry 10 smartphones likely delayed until March 2013 It's startling how quickly RIM has seemingly fallen from grace. Once the defacto smartphone on the market, RIMs iconic BlackBerrry devices have now been relegated to the sidelines in a marketplace that is effectively now dominated by Apple's iPhone and Google's Android. Read More Cisco's Recent Announcement: More on the Midmarket WLAN I recently posted an entry here on how I see the separate and distinct classes of wireless-LAN systems on the market today, with an open question as to the degree of functional overlap we'll likely see among them. Read More Flip this app: Secondary mobile app market quietly taking off The practice of flipping is probably most familiar to the general public from reality TV shows like "Flip This House" on A&E. The idea is to buy a house for a lowish price, fix it up a bit, and then sell it on to a buyer, hopefully at a profit. Read More WHITE PAPER: Websense, Inc. A 3-Step Plan for Mobile Security Mobility is here, and it brings with it new productivity opportunities - and associated security risks. This paper identifies specific countermeasures and management controls that you can use to establish a mobile security strategy that encompasses both corporate and personal devices. Read Now! Office for iPad may be exactly what Microsoft wants It's endemic of 21st century journalism how this news story broke: a Microsoft product in the Czech Republic spilled the beans on a native iOS and Android port of Office 2013 for March of 2013, which was picked up by the Czech site IHNED. Wash it through Google Translate and all of my peers were very busy today. Read More Test driving the Droid Razr M, literally Two weeks ago I started using a Motorola Droid Razr M running Android Ice Cream Sandwich. It is a sleek, bright and durable device. One immediately notices the quality of design, large screen and comfortable fit in the hand. After a few days of use, the Razr M's exceptional power management and long battery life became a large benefit, and I stopped taking advantage of every opportunity to plug in... Read More INSIDER Why Some CIOs Have More Staying Power Than Others Some CIOs outlast the typical five-year tenure by avoiding classic blunders, winning the CEO's confidence and enjoying a dash of good luck. Read More Raco streamlines rugged device deployment for enterprise IT Raco Wireless has forged partnerships with three ruggedized mobile device makers to streamline deployment of handheld bar code scanners, printers, computers, RFID readers and other specialized devices. Raco is bridging a gap that's traditionally existed between these specialized device companies and the value-added resellers that work with enterprise customers. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell | Microsoft Why Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 Makes Business Sense This guide examines the business and IT advantages of migrating to Windows 7 and the costs of further delaying the move. We also take a look and migration strategies, best practices and lessons learned, as well as the resources to help men the move smoother and most cost-effective. Read Now! If Softbank enters US mobile market, expect price war and talking dogs If Japan's Softbank barges its way into the U.S. mobile market, expect contract prices to fall. Read More Are enterprise app stores the future? With the exploding success of the Apple and Android consumer app stores (Apple is poised to reach 1 million apps by year-end), it is not surprising that pundits are asking if the same success can be achieved with public business-to-business app stores. Read More MIT's newest research center to focus on mobile technologies The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is aiming for a leadership position in mobile technology with the launch on Thursday of its latest research center, Wireless@MIT. Read More The 9 most endangered IT career paths The IT job landscape is evolving quickly. Here's how to avoid IT extinction Read More
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